Interacting with the public comes with a pack of rules for the British royal family, but every so often, you hear a story about them shirking etiquette in favor of old-fashioned kindness. They are human after all.

Constantly under the public eye, many of their moves make headlines. This time, the Duchess of Cambridge caught the attention of reporters for being nurturing and kind. While on a royal visit with Prince William to Coventry, England, she stopped to chat with a group of schoolkids.

The children had been waiting for three hours to meet and greet the royals who were in town for a number of events. In the crowd of elementary school kids, Duchess Kate spotted a 10-year-old little boy named Craig who was looking sort of pale.

Concerned, she bent down and spoke with him for a few moments and asked if he was alright. Then, she walked over to her bodyguard to ask for a brown paper bag. She returned to Craig, offering it to him as a sick bag as he wasn’t feeling too great. Luckily, he wound up not needing it.

Teacher Carole Flynn thinks the young man was probably overwhelmed by the events of the day, and that Kate Middleton’s gesture was extremely kind:

“It was lovely of her. She really took time with him. You can tell she is a mum, and has got that caring side.”

Fans had been lined up outside Coventry Cathedral, which was the first stop on the royals’ tour in the town. Excited children couldn’t wait to catch a glimpse of the duke and duchess as they made their way on the walkabout, accepting gifts from them that included flowers and small teddy bears.

The fun didn’t stop there; the two continued to engage with people as they continued their visit to other parts of Coventry, including a paramedics training center. On hand to celebrate the opening of the facility at Coventry University, the couple met with students and staff as they explored the center.

They even participated in a silly wiggle dance during a group gathering, where we’re sure Prince William showed off his skills. Pregnant and glowing, Duchess Kate wasn’t afraid to show off her dance moves either.

The pair ended their visit with a stop at a local youth charity. Supporters of children’s groups and mental health causes, the duke and duchess spend much of their time meeting with kids and organizations to learn about the work they do.

Although some of these interactions are part of royal duties, Duchess Kate still displays her fondness for children and their well-being during encounters like the one with young Craig. As a mom, she probably couldn’t help but zero in on him and shower the little boy with some maternal caretaking. Click on this video to hear more about the sweet gesture!

What do you think of Kate Middleton’s gesture towards the little boy? Do you think it’s cool how she and Prince William sometimes interact with members of the public?

Source:
Harper’s Bazaar